The Gig Life Podcast

Episode 75: Darryl Beaton

Darryl Beaton is a multi-instrumentalist, musical director, songwriter and producer.

Born and raised in Tasmania Australia to a drummer dad, and singer mum, obviously music is going to be part of everyday life. 

DB moved to Sydney in his late teens to begin working his way up the ladder to becoming one of Australia’s leading musical directors. 

In his late 20s, a trip to Morocco then onto Africa to study the music, he came home with a completely different outlook on life and music. 

After meeting the Martinez brothers, they formed a band called Darryl Beaton and the D1 Cartel which went on to write record an album as well as play the Sydney scene. 

Darryl has gone on to play with Guy Sebastian, Stan Walker, Diana Rouvas and many others, to TV shows Sunrise and Dancing with the Stars.
And when Kayne West is in town, He’s calls Darryl in to help create Grammy winning songs. 

These days Darryl is keyboardist, guitarist and musical director for 2 of Australia’s best, Delta Goodrem and Jess Mauboy. 

As well as discussing all I’ve just mentioned here, we dug deep into the inner workings of a musical director and Darryl's approach to it all.

 

Episode recorded 25/02/2020.

 

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Check out Darryl Beaton & The D1 Cartel.

 

Watch Darryl with Jess Mauboy and Delta Goodrem at Fire Fight Australia Benefit Concert

 

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Episode 75: Ara Adams-Tamatea

Ara Adams-Tamatea is the bass player for NZ band, L.A.B.

Born in the Hutt Valley of NZ, growing up on the Kapiti Coast, music was always around and bass was always the instrument for Ara. 

The back yard jams with the whanau, having to learn guitar for the local kapa haka group because he couldn’t work out the actions, to then seeing The Eagles Hell Freezes Over concert and having that epiphany moment, that this music thing was what he wanted to do with his life. 

A move to Hamilton to study at Uni, playing in cover bands which lead him to joining Katchafire as full time bassist and manager, to becoming a DJ, a promoter and then just wanting to just go back to playing bass again which lead him to stints with Magic Paora, 1814, Sons of Zion, Paua, The Marley NZ Allstars and ultimately his home now, his vehicle, L.A.B. 

Ara is an incredible musician, a self confessed music geek, a kind and humble man, and a real mean hang. 

 

Podcast episode recorded 03/03/20.

 

Episode Music.

Intro: In the Air - L.A.B (III)

Outro: Shadows - L.A.B (III)

 

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Check out L.A.B's Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.

 

L.A.B's music is available here as well as Apple Music, Spotify etc...

 

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Episode 74: Hamish Stuart

Hamish Stuart is an Australian drumming legend.

Born and raised in Sydney, Hamo had the idea very early on that if he could just play drums and make a living, survive as a musician, then that what he wanted. 

Hamish has gone on play with Ayers Rock, Marcia Hines, Billy Fields, Doug Parkinson, Jackie Orszaczky, Mike Nock, Barry Leef, The Catholics, Lucie Thorne, Jade MacRae, Don Walker, and many more. 

Known for his musicality, versatility, reliability, wit and delivery, the hang, and always beautiful sounds drums, so its pretty clear that this is why he’s been able make that living, and survive as a musician for as long as he has. 

In this chat, we talk about his life, his experiences as a working musician in Australia and of course we talk a bit about drums.

Hamo tells some great stories too, except for the one that he forgets, but we had a special guest fill in the blanks on that one. Thank you Gordon Rytmeister.

Recorded in Manly, Australia 17/02/2020.

Intro Music: "Netherness in You" - (Hamish Stuart, Jackie Orszarsky, Dave Symes).

Outro Music: "Northern Town" - Lucie Thorne (Hamish Stuart, Dave Symes, Chris Abrahams).

 

Hamish Stuart endorses Gretsch Drums.

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Episode 73: Barry Leef

 

Barry Leef is a vocalist and guitarist born and raised in Blenheim, a small town in the South island of NZ. 

He moved to Wellington to chase his dream, formed the band The Simple Image, had a number 1 hit and on things rolled from there.  

Barry moved to Sydney in the late 60s where the music scene was booming, playing 3 gigs a day, 6 days a week.  

He met Frank Zappa at a gig, joined his band and toured around Australia for awhile,  

In the mid 70s, Barry and his mate Ian Couch started the now famous Muso's club gig in Sydney which became the place to be, a real institution.  

As well as also being a professional session singer, Baz kept busy through the 80s, 90s, the 2000s and now with his own bands, projects and shows.  

In 2018, Barry released his album Rhythmized, featuring Peter Northcote, Dario Bortolin, Bill Risby, Mick Skelton, Kere Buchanan, Ashleigh Leef, Tony Azopardi, Tom Rainey and Garry Steel. 

You can find more information on Barry here at his website, facebook and bandcamp

Episode music: Intro - "Forever" from Rhythmized (Barry Leef)

                         Outro - "Baby Come Back" from Rhythmized (Barry Leef)

 

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Episode 72: Dane Laboyrie

Dane Laboyrie is a Trumpeter and vocalist from Sydney, Australia. 

His trumpet mastery has seen him onstage alongside Taylor Swift, Noel Gallagher, Hugh Jackman, Tim Minchin, James Morrison, The Cat Empire, Boy & Bear, The Potbellez, The Ministry of Sound Orchestra and countless others. 

Dane has also played in the orchestra pits for theatre shows such as Disney's Aladdin, Wicked, Fidler on the Roof, Dirty Rotten Scoundrels + more. 

 

Here is the picture of Dizzy Gillespie that we talked about. Those cheeks eh?

 

Here is Rock Out with your Lockout by Dane Laboyrie. Written about the Sydney Lockout Laws.

 

Episode recorded 05/02/2020 in Sydney, Australia. 

 

Episode Music: Intro -  Im Cool with That by Dane Laboyrie
                         Outro -  You Got Me - by Dane Laboyrie

 

 

https://www.danelaboyrie.com

https://www.thehornsection.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/DaneLaboyrieMusic/

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Episode 71: Abe Rounds

Abe Rounds is drummer, bass player, song writer and producer from Sydney, but now living in LA.

Abe first picked up drum sticks and started playing when he was 1 year old. His father is legendary Sydney bass player, Victor Rounds so as you can imagine, there was music in the house right from the beginning. Jamming with Victor's musicians friends was common place so there was invaluable lessons learned. 

Abe went to Newtown Performing Arts school and also studied with local drumming legends. He was playing clubs from the age of 16 and cutting his teeth in the Sydney music scene. 

Then he decided he wanted to go to Berklee School of Music in Boston. So at the age of 20 he left Sydney for the US. 

It was there that he met Meshell Ndegeocello who came to Berklee do do a masterclass and Abe was chosen to play with her. From there, Meshell asked Abe to join her band full-time which he still does to this day. 

Abe has also gone on to play with Seal, Doyle Brahmall, Blake Mills, Pino Palladino, Madison Cunningham, Mike Elizondo, Jeff Babko and many others. 

Abe and his friend Jake Sherman have their own original project called Jake and Abe.

 

Episode recorded 6/1/2020 in Sydney.

 

https://www.aberounds.com

Abe's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abester8/?hl=en
Jake & Abe: https://www.instagram.com/jakeandabe/?hl=en
Innovative Percussion: http://www.innovativepercussion.com/artists/abe_rounds

 

 

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Episode 70: Carmel Mesiti

Carmel is a vocalist and singing teacher form Sydney. 

She’s sung for many of Australia’s greats including Marcia Hines, Delta Goodrem, Human Nature, Christine Anu, David Campbell, Spud Murphy, Chaz Bono, Jake Shears, Courtney Act, Steve Balbi, Doug Parkinson, Angry Anderson and Vanessa Amorossi as well as performing on Television shows such as Aust Idol, Mornings with Kerry-Anne Kennerley, Midday with Ray Martin and In Sydney Today, amongst others.

Carmel has her own singing school called The Singing Room and she also has her own band called Soul Play.

 

Episode recorded 12/12/2019 at The Singing Room, Sydney. 

 

https://www.facebook.com/carmelmesitimusic/

https://www.facebook.com/thesingingroom1/

 

https://www.facebook.com/soulplaybandsydney/

 

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Episode 69: Lily Guerrero

Lily Guerrero.

Lily is a singer, songwriter, dancer, guitarist, drummer/percussionist from Sydney.

Born in Canada to Chilean parents, and brought up in multicultural Sydney, Lily was exposed to music and dance at a very young age where chilean folklore was a strong influence in her household.

Lily was performing from the age of 5 to early 20’s as a Chilean folklore dancer, at 7 she was chosen to play guitar and sing in the band for children folk dance group Sud Amerca 11. 

Lily has gone on to study Andian music and dance, Marachi, produce a musical about herself called Trayectoria, she is also a member of Sydney latin show band Salsa Kings, she recently joined the all female drum troupe, Drummer Queens, and she continues to gig and perform around town with her partner Andro Martinez as well as working in their studio, Martinez Productions recording and producing some of Australia’s top talent and up and coming acts.

Lily has recently launched her solo career with some brand new songs and videos.

 

Episode recorded 10/12/2019 at Martinez Production Studios, Sydney.

 

Episode Music: "Fire Down" by Lily Guerrero. Available now through all the usual outlets.

Here is the official video for "Fire Down"

 

Lily Guerrero Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lilyguerreromusic/

Lily Guerrero Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lilyguerrero_official/?hl=en

Martinez Productions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MartinezProductions/
Martinez Productions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/martinez.productions/?hl=en

Nothing Else Matters - Metallica Cover by Lily Guerrero and Andro Martinez: https://youtu.be/IfbW-uPz9X4

 

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Episode 68: 2019 Year In Review (Bonus Episode)

Episode 68: 2019 Year In Review (Bonus Episode).

Thank you for listening, subscribing and supporting The Gig Life Podcast this year. 
Here's my take on 2019. 

All the best 2020. 

Cheers, 
Stevie Taylor

 

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Episode 67: Guitarist Roundtable Part 2 (The Gig Life Podcast / Guitar Speak Podcast)

TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 2

Welcome to Part 2 and the conclusion of The Gig Life Podcast / Guitar Speak Podcast Guitarist Round Table.

In part 2 here, the guys expanded more on who the are developing their business, gear, analogue vs digital (Axe Effects v Tube, Amp Modelling etc), Fender Stratocaster vs Boutique guitars, favourite rig/dessert island rig, guitar techs, young players who are inspiring, playing with a drummer and a few other listener questions.
This roundtable features 6 Australian guitarist who are carving their own path and making things happen. 

Peter Northcote.

As well as having 4 solo albums and 12 library/production albums, Pete has recorded with Australian Idol cast albums, Anthony Callea, Bob Downe, Daryl Braithwaite, Doc Neeson, Dragon, Grace Knight, Guy Sebastian, Hi5, Human Nature, Jenny Morris, Jimmy Barnes, Julie Anthony, Marcia Hines, Margaret Urlich, Marc Hunter, Neil Murray, Paul Kelly, Shannon Noll, Sharon O'Neill, Simon Philips and Yothu Yindi to name but a few!
Pete has performed and toured with international acts: ELTON JOHN, CHER, SHANIA TWAIN, BILLY JOEL, THE MONKEYS, ROD STEWART, BO DIDDLY and TOM JONES.

Peter's Facebook.

Peter's Instagram.

Chris Kamzelas.

Chris Kamzelas an Australian musician born 30th June 1973, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer. His career started back in 1990, supporting well known Australian artists including Christine Anu, Richard Clapton, Tina Arena, Shannon Noll, Jessica Mauboy, Wolfmother, Mark Williams, Ross Wilson, Wendy Mathews, Jimmy Barnes, Ian Moss, Kate Ceberano, Marcia Hines, Deni Hines, Daryl Braithwaite, Dragon, David Campbell, Human Nature, 1927, Guy Sebastian, Anthony Callea, Adam Brand, Sarah McLeod of Superjesus, Paul Gray, Scott Carne, Dale Dyder, Sean Kelly, Steve Kilby, Dave Sterry, Mark Gable, Brian Manix and more
Chris was also the house guitarist for the TV series Australian Idol followed by The Voice Australia. During this time he performed with international heavyweights including Chris Isaak, Ricky Martin, Ronan Keating, Seal, Kylie Minogue, Will.I.Am, Keith Urban and the Madden Brothers.
Chris continues to be in demand as the ‘hired gun’ by many artists.
His debut single released in October 2017 “Fall For You” and recently “Knocking At My Door” are available on the relevant platforms.

Chris' Facebook.

Chris' Instagram.

Marc Malouf.

Marc is an artist, session guitarist, vocalist and award winning music producer and songwriter having played and/or recorded with Lucy Neville, Timomatic, Karen Lee Andrews, JOY, Ricki Lee, Tigerlilly, The Potbellez, Michael Landau, Steve Aoki & Boehm, Black Diamond Hearts and many more.

Marc's Facebook.

Marc's Instagram.

Ben Rodgers.

Ben is a guitarist, bass player songwriter, producer and audio engineer who's has played with or recorded with Jimmy Barnes, Cold Chisel, Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates, Joe Bonamassa, Jade MacRae, Reece Mastin, Diesel, Prinnie Stevens, Guy Sebastian, Kevin Shirley, Darren Percival and Karen Lee Andrews are just a few of the names Ben has worked with so far in his career.
Ben co-wrote, played bass, engineered, produced and mixed Mahalia Barnes and the Soul Mates latest album, Hard Expectations, and he also produced Karen Lee Andrews album Far From Paradise.  

Ben Rodgers' Instagram.

Matt Wakeling / GuitarSpeak Podcast.

Matt is a guitarist, school music teacher and founder of The Guitar Speak Podcast
If you’re a guitarist, and you haven’t heard of the Guitar Speak Podcast, well, you got some 120+ episodes on all things guitar to catch up on. Interviews, product reviews, gig reviews. Its all there. Go check it out. Matt is doing great things for the guitar community in Australia and abroad.

Guitar Speak Podcast Facebook.

Guitar Speak Podcast Instagram.

Daniel March.

Daniel is a multi-instrumentalist, singing, songwriter and producer. Splitting his time between London and Sydney, Dan has been honing his craft working with the likes of Grammy nominated singer, songwriter, and MC, Maimouna Youssef aka Mumu Fresh (The Roots, Common), Chantae Cann (best known for her work with Grammy Winners Snarky Puppy and Foreign Exchange), Jordan Rakei, Wallace, Thandi Phoenix, Young Gun Silver Fox’s Andy Platts, Alex Gibson, Declan Kelly and rising UK star Tiana Major 9 to name but a few.

Daniel's Facebook.

Daniel's Instagram.

All these guys are multifaceted, prolific, proactive in there careers. Marc, Daniel and Ben have previously been guests on The Gig Life Podcast and both Peter and Chris have been guests on Matt's Guitar Speak Podcast. See links below to those episodes.

The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 15: Daniel March.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 25: Marc Malouf.
The Gig Life Podcast Ep # 50: Ben Rodgers.
Guitar Speak Podcast Ep # 7: Peter Northcote.
Guitar Speak Podcast Ep # 78: Chris Kamzelas.

I want to give a big thanks to Marc Malouf. When I was looking for a place to host this podcast, Marc put his hand up and offered his creative space for us to hang. This podcast was recorded at Marc’s personal production suite @ Everland Studios in Sydney. Marc is also a pretty scmick baker and wine enthusiast so he also provided a mean sourdough and some sweet as wine. Thank you man 🙂 

Episode recorded 27/11/2019 @ Everland Studios, Sydney.

Intro Music:
Nina (Live) - Daniel March
Woman - Marc Malouf ft Michael Landau

Outro Music:
Knocking at my Door - Chris Kamzelas

Listen to TGLP/GSP Guitarist Roundtable Part 1 here.

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